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by darkwing
Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:04 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Why is the 1/16 M26 called "Snow Leopard".
Replies: 3
Views: 1129

It's just the "name" of the tank, those given to their own beast from the crew members, such as the famous M26 'Fireball'. That's why you find a 'Snow leopard' sticker inside the package to put on the side mudguards. I don't know if the name is imaginary, but I guess so. I haven't found any picture ...
by darkwing
Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:28 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Review of Hen long pershing RC tank
Replies: 16
Views: 4140

Man that looks fabulous. :) Looks to me like that gun barrel has been completely redone.... howd'ya do that..?? Since the original barrel is too short, and I wanted also to make the barrel hook functional, I replaced it using a brass airsoft barrel cut to lenght. The hook was cut and hinged to make...
by darkwing
Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:10 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/16
Replies: 20
Views: 5683

For those interested in 'upgrading' their 1/18 tanks, there is compatibility between the 1/18 Panzer IVs sprocket and the Heng Long PzIII and PzIV tracks (both plastic and metal).

It's a fine upgrade also for the 1/18 Rc Panzer IV.

The other tracks (e.g. the Tiger) are not compatible.
by darkwing
Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:34 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Review of Hen long pershing RC tank
Replies: 16
Views: 4140

I don't want to hijack your thread, but this is what a HL rc Pershing becomes after a month spent detailing and repainting/weathering it. In the past year I have bought and upgraded the HL Tiger, Panzer III, Pershing, WSN T-34/85, and now I am converting to RC a 1/18 BBI Sherman (and planning to con...